Speeches 2008

October

Islamic Finance and Trade Conference
30 October 2008
Jack Straw has given a speech at the Islamic Finance and Trade Conference in London.


Punishment and reform
27 October 2008
Jack Straw has given a speech on punishment and reform at the Royal Society of Arts in London.


Global Peace and Unity Event
24 October 2008
Jack Straw has made a statement for the Global Peace and Unity Event taking place this weekend (25-26 October), which brings together Muslims and non-Muslims with the aim of promoting peace and understanding.


The Human Rights Law Conference 2008
22 October 2008
Jack Straw has given a speech to mark the 10th anniversary of the Human Rights Act at the Annual Human Rights Law Conference.


Justice Awards 2008
21 October 2008
Jack Straw has paid tribute to the winners of this year's Justice Awards, which recognise outstanding achievements by those working in the front line of the criminal justice system.


Approbation of the Lord Mayor Elect Ceremony
20 October 2008
Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Jack Straw has spoken at a ceremony in the House of Lords to approve the appointment of the new Lord Mayor of the City of London.


Napo conference and annual general meeting
20 October 2008
Justice Minister David Hanson has given a speech to probation staff at the Napo conference and annual general meeting.


The long-term future for legal aid: our vision for the future
10 October 2008
Justice Minister Lord Bach has given a speech on the future of legal aid to the Legal Aid Practitioners' Group Annual Conference.


Prison Governors' Association annual conference
09 October 2008
Jack Straw has addressed the annual conference of the Prison Governors' Association.


British Fulbright Scholars Association autumn reception
09 October 2008
Jack Straw has given a speech to scholars studying under the Fulbright programme, which promotes peace and understanding through international educational exchange.


Public Guardian Board open meeting
08 October 2008
Justice Minister Bridget Prentice has given a speech at the first open meeting of the Public Guardian Board, a body set up under the Mental Capacity Act to scrutinise and review the work of the Office of the Public Guardian.